Wharton School

Summary:

Wharton School is an elementary school located in Farmington, PA, serving 165 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 378 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wharton School consistently outperforms the Uniontown Area School District in academic subjects like PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, 40.5% of Wharton students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 30.2% for the district and 40.4% statewide. The school also had higher proficiency rates than the district in PSSA Science (70% vs. 60.6%) and PSSA English Language Arts (56.7% vs. 50.1%). Wharton's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 5th grade PSSA Math, where it exceeds both the district and state averages. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (80.61% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Wharton School's low-income students perform better than the district's low-income students.

Wharton School's academic success is likely due to its relatively high per-student spending of $18,184 in 2021-2022 and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.9 over the past three years. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Ben Franklin School (28% PSSA Math proficiency) and Lafayette Elementary School (8.6% PSSA Math proficiency), both within the same district, Wharton School stands out as a high-performing elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 136 Elliotsville Road
       Farmington, PA  15437-9503


(724) 329-5510

District: Uniontown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
883rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,184 Help


Students who attend Wharton School usually attend:

Middle:    A J McMullen School
High:    Uniontown Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wharton School ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Uniontown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wharton School is 15.4. 4 elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wharton School is $18,184. 3 elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wharton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wharton School 883rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wharton School in the ranking list.)

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Uniontown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area School District 378th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wharton School

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Rank History for all students at Wharton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.14 100th 1302 92.3%
2004 83.80 171st 1308 86.9%
2005 59.99 629th 1299 51.6%
2006 46.81 1028th 1545 33.5%
2007 73.54 409th 1555 73.7%
2008 66.51 578th 1551 62.7%
2009 59.97 748th 1549 51.7%
2010 51.19 983rd 1579 37.7%
2011 68.92 531st 1597 66.8%
2012 58.77 863rd 1599 46.0%
2013 52.04 935th 1519 38.4%
2014 65.07 612th 1467 58.3%
2015 68.87 507th 1474 65.6%
2016 60.38 744th 1554 52.1%
2017 51.71 904th 1547 41.6%
2018 48.87 944th 1530 38.3%
2019 54.05 846th 1544 45.2%
2021 58.01 677th 1433 52.8%
2022 56.13 766th 1534 50.1%
2023 57.44 750th 1534 51.1%
2024 48.54 883rd 1526 42.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wharton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.94 540th 1414 61.8%
2024 56.51 663rd 1432 53.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wharton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.46 994th 1488 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wharton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.68 895th 1495 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wharton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.26 826th 1236 33.2%
2024 32.54 919th 1229 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wharton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1990 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1991 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 305 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 278 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2000 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 273 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 257 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2003 257 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2004 247 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 238 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 252 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 234 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 224 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 229 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2010 243 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2011 240 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 245
2012 236 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 240
2013 220 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 222
2014 206 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 210
2015 188 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 191
2016 167 5 0 2 0 0 2 0 176
2017 169 2 1 3 0 0 2 0 177
2018 173 2 2 3 0 0 2 0 182
2019 170 3 1 2 0 0 2 0 178
2020 181 3 1 1 0 0 5 0 191
2021 149 1 1 3 0 0 5 0 159
2022 170 0 1 4 0 0 6 0 181
2023 154 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wharton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 14.0 21.3 n/a
1989 292 14.1 20.7 n/a
1990 287 14.0 20.5 0
1991 298 14.1 21.1 n/a
1992 309 14.0 22.0 n/a
1993 305 12.0 25.4 n/a
1994 275 11.0 25.0 n/a
1995 281 11.0 25.5 n/a
1996 281 11.0 25.5 n/a
1997 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1998 277 11.0 25.2 n/a
1999 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
2000 288 12.0 24.0 41.7
2001 273 12.0 22.8 36.6
2002 260 13.0 20.0 38.5
2003 260 13.0 20.0 38.5
2004 249 13.1 19.0 44.2
2005 244 14.2 17.2 41
2006 261 15.0 17.4 45.2
2007 243 14.3 17.0 44
2008 234 13.6 17.2 37.2
2009 236 13.5 17.4 40.3
2010 249 13.6 18.2 39
2011 245 13.7 17.8 41.2
2012 240 13.7 17.4 43.8
2013 222 13.9 15.9 48.2
2014 210 14.9 14.0 47.1
2015 191 14.0 13.6 53.4
2016 176 14.0 12.5 50.6
2017 177 13.6 12.9 45.8
2018 182 13.6 13.3 47.8
2019 178 13.6 13.0 44.9
2020 191 12.6 15.0 43.5
2021 159 11.6 13.6 78
2022 181 10.6 16.9 98.3
2023 165 10.6 15.4 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wharton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 14.0 21.3 n/a
1989 292 14.1 20.7 n/a
1990 287 14.0 20.5 0
1991 298 14.1 21.1 n/a
1992 309 14.0 22.0 n/a
1993 305 12.0 25.4 n/a
1994 275 11.0 25.0 n/a
1995 281 11.0 25.5 n/a
1996 281 11.0 25.5 n/a
1997 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1998 277 11.0 25.2 n/a
1999 287 12.0 23.9 n/a
2000 288 12.0 24.0 41.7
2001 273 12.0 22.8 36.6
2002 260 13.0 20.0 38.5
2003 260 13.0 20.0 38.5
2004 249 13.1 19.0 44.2
2005 244 14.2 17.2 41
2006 261 15.0 17.4 45.2
2007 243 14.3 17.0 44
2008 234 13.6 17.2 37.2
2009 236 13.5 17.4 40.3
2010 249 13.6 18.2 39
2011 245 13.7 17.8 41.2
2012 240 13.7 17.4 43.8
2013 222 13.9 15.9 48.2
2014 210 14.9 14.0 47.1
2015 191 14.0 13.6 53.4
2016 176 14.0 12.5 50.6
2017 177 13.6 12.9 45.8
2018 182 13.6 13.3 47.8
2019 178 13.6 13.0 44.9
2020 191 12.6 15.0 43.5
2021 159 11.6 13.6 78
2022 181 10.6 16.9 98.3
2023 165 10.6 15.4 80.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wharton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (6.2%) $14,811 (93.8%) $15,782
2020 $785 (4.8%) $15,431 (95.2%) $16,216
2021 $1,574 (8.8%) $16,335 (91.2%) $17,909
2022 $5,226 (28.7%) $12,958 (71.3%) $18,184

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wharton School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 846th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 750th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wharton School)5648.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)7251.6
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wharton School)4039.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wharton School)8073.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)46.761.9
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wharton School)44.846.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)82.873.3
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wharton School)46.545.2
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wharton School)8073.9
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wharton School)66.662.2
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students178165
 7.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White170154
 9.4%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%80.6%
 35.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wharton School

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Wharton School.

Wharton School ranks 883rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Wharton School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Wharton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A J McMullen School
High : Uniontown Area Senior High School


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